Bioethics Education International (BEI) advances policy and intercultural bioethics debates from the beginning to the end of life.
Who We Are
BEI is a 501c3 tax exempt not-for-profit international organization incorporated in the State of New York, located in Manhattan.
Who will benefit from BEI’s programs and activities?
The organization benefits students, professionals and policy makers from various fields, such as healthcare, the humanities, and the law, as well as policy makers and the public at large. It aims to provide stakeholders with resources to understand and find solutions to issues in global health, health care, new medical technologies, and the life sciences.
How will BEI achieve its educational and outreach purposes?
Through an online bioethics hub, BEI is offering engaging and interactive e-learning courses, webinars, and training sessions. The hub will offer timely topics in bioethics in creative ways, incorporating an interdisciplinary and intercultural approach to confronting ethical issues in medicine, bioscience, medical technology, life sciences, and the environment. BEI provides public access to international bioethics education, facilitates collaborative learning, networking and community debates across the life course around the globe.
News and Articles
The Past is Prologue: Why Bioethics Matter More Than Ever
Bioethics is crucial today because it's rooted in the harsh lessons of history, particularly the atrocities committed during World War II, like the Nazi human experiments. The Nuremberg Code was established as a response, emphasizing [...]
Selling Plasma to Stay Afloat
There are a growing number of middle class Americans that are selling their plasma, as financial strain threatens their ability to cover basic expenses. Companies frame giving plasma as an altruistic donation, with the compensation [...]
New York Legalized Assisted Suicide. What’s Next?
Recent legislation in New York has allowed patients to take lethal medication under conditions, joining 13 other US states with similar policies. After nearly a decade of considering this policy, the final legislation passed attempts [...]
AI, Intimacy, and the Future of Companionship
A recent WIRED article, “Inside the New York City Date Night for AI Lovers,” examines a pop-up event where participants engaged in in-person “date nights” with AI companions. Hosted by EVA AI, the event raises [...]